Loppis loving

As promised, some beauties from our recent hunting adventures in the west coast of Sweden.

In a previous visit, we came back with some of these handy wall racks.

They proved very popular with the punters, and so we came back with a few more of various sizes. Styled on the old fashioned luggage racks, they offer great versatility for storage in the home.

Following on from our last blog, we have some more funky lighting to add to the collection. This chunky, moulded-glass ceiling light reminded us of an electrical insulator, (we do love that 'Metropolis' look!). When lit, the radiating glass 'fins' produce some beautiful lighting effects.

Not content with our lovely steel desk lamps, as seen on our last blog, we've managed to dig out some more lighting in the shape of this funky 1950's Philips bakelite and steel lamp. We are currently having it rewired with a black braided silk flex.


And for lighting that's also educational, how about this Scandinavian desk globe? It's like Google Maps without relying on having an internet connection! Oh yes. Set on an aluminium and oak base, we think it's a particularly lovely one. Currently being rewired, it'll be available for sale very, very soon.

We still have a Swedish-based stash of items at the Ödsmål branch of Scandinavian Storage Solutions. Watch this space!!

Hej då!

P. S. Next time we'll take the car...

Let there be light

As you've seen in a couple of our past blog entries (Glaswegian Goodies,
A Touch of the Gothic, The Glamour, The Glamour), we're always on the look out for original, stylish lighting to add to our stock.

Our rather splendid 'metropolis' chandelier has now been whisked away by a happy punter to a stylish interior somewhere. A tricky act to follow, we know, but with this nautically-inspired creation we think we've got a bit of a stunner...


This refurbished yacht spotlight has been mounted onto an old 1930's wooden surveyor's tripod, to create a strikingly unique floor lamp.


Of course we don't just concentrate on bagging the big, impressive stuff, no, no, no. We are equally keen on the more 'day to day', some may say 'less damn flash' desk lamps and light shades. This lovely green-painted steel desk lamp hails from the U.S.A. and dates from the 1940's.

This more demure (but shiny shiny shiny!) stripped metal spotlight desk lamp was a Swedish purchase from one of our buying trips.


On which note, we leave you with the tantalising prospect of a host of new Scandiwegian purchases coming this way. We have just returned from some foraging in Sweden, our suitcases bulging with gorgeous opaline light shades and ultra practical, yet totally stylish, Scandinavian luggage/clothes racks.

Until soon...


PS Many thanks to Ödsmål Storage Solutions for, um, logistics support.

PPS Did you know....

Scandiwegian Naval The general maritime slang name for a man or ship from Norway, Sweden or Denmark. Sometimes "Scowegian" or "Scandihoovian". Apparently.

Thank your Lucky Stars!

If you’re already a Facebook fan you’ll have admired our rather fab profile pic. We decided we loved it SO much we’d make use it for our next postcard – ta da! And now, we're going to tempt you with the offer of receiving four of these lovely cards absolutely free - read on...

Photo by the lovely Mr Stefan Lorett

It’s our favourite postcard so far, mainly due to the ‘starring’ role (*ouch*) played by that great Pennsylvanian barn star. Not only does it remind us of our sunny days roaming the North American countryside, but also it has proved to be one of our most popular items with punters and press alike.

Living Etc., December 2009

The practice of hanging ornamental stars on, or building the motif into, homesteads and barns, was introduced to the North American countryside by immigrant Germanic farmers in the 18th century. Particularly popular after the Civil War, they were often hung as a symbol of good luck, a bit like our 'lucky horseshoe'. Made in the past from wood or roofing tiles, they have more recently been made in thin tin, in a variety of colours, making them a brilliantly striking and original addition to your interior décor.

We’re now working on getting more in stock – get in touch if you would like us to add you to our waiting list.

And now the 'freebie' bit – we’re in a benevolent mood so are giving away a four pack of our pristine new postcards to each person who joins our new mailing list. Yes, proper mailing list. Involving mail. You know, like stuff in the post? We have subscribers, Facebook fans, Twitter...um... twits (?) but sometimes there’s nothing like getting a bit of good, old-fashioned mail, so sign up and then choose three of your favourite people and send them a card. Go on, they’ll love it.

Complete the form below and we will add you to our mailing list and post out (yes, post!) your lovely postcards tout de suite.

What's in store(age)?

We've got an array of splendid, stylish storage solutions currently in stock, ranging from vintage American, multi-drawer filing cabinets to simple, stackable tin trunks.

Vintage office furniture can be an original and quirky way to store your books, shoes and boring old bank statements in rather more style than a well-known Swedish retailer would lead you to believe. Glazed bookcases work beautifully as shoe display units, giving those investment buys a worthy, yet practical, home. The deep drawers of vintage wooden filing cabinets can conceal bulky blankets, rugs or woollens.

If you need to sort out your socks from your ties, perhaps try applying a bit of 19th century logic. One of our recent restoration projects is this elegant gentleman's collectors cabinet.

The mahogany cabinet has bracket feet and six graduated drawers, each with a mahogany bead frame.

A place for everything and everything in its place...

A touch of the Gothic

In The Beginning, there was Glaswegian Goodies...

Black wrought iron standard lamp
White wrought iron standard lamp

These beautiful wrought iron standard lamps are now fully restored, rewired and ready for sale! The black one was part of our Glaswegian haul back in April. A stunning example of the blacksmith's craft, it features unfurling scrolls with trailing leaves and rosebuds, all in worked iron.

Dating from the 1890's, they originally started life as bases for oil lamps, but lost their way for a while when some new-fangled thing called 'electricity' caught on. Now we've given them a new (and frankly, more stylish) lease of life by adapting them for modern use.


They join this exceedingly elegant ceiling lantern - it's been reglazed, restored and rewired ready to make a splendid centrepiece for any room.

Vintage wrought iron hall lantern

Shame Tim Burton's not on our (e)mailing list - we're sure he and Helena would be lusting after this lot for their sitting room...

P.S. You can get more info on these items (and a whole lot of other MKS goodies) by clicking on the links under each image and/or by visiting LASSCO in person at beautiful Brunswick House, Vauxhall...

Nautical but nice...

New in!


These vintage oars caught my eye, and are now scrubbed up and ready to be sold to adorn ones beach shack. We have a selection of these splendid items at various sizes/prices - the longest pair measure in at 7 ft. Remember, you don't actually need to use them - they're just great to look at!